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PM, SAUDI CROWN PRINCE REAFFIRM DEEP ROOTED, STRATEGIC, AND FRATERNAL TIES Saturday, 7 June, 2025 I 10 Zilhaj, 1446
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PM SHEHBAZ LAUDS SAUDI ARABIA’S PROACTIVE ROLE DURING RECENT TENSIONS BETWEEN PAKISTAN AND INDIA
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TWO LEADERS ALSO HOLD DETAILED DISCUSSIONS ON THE DIRE HUMANITARIAN SITUATION IN GAZA
PREMIER, PRINCE MOHAMMED REAFFIRM MUTUAL COMMITMENT TO DEEPENING PAK-KSA MULTIFACETED RELATIONSHIP
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MAKKAH/ISLAMABAD STAFF REPORT
RIME Minister Shehbaz Sharif has expressed appreciation for Saudi Arabia’s proactive role during recent tensions between Pakistan and India and its steadfast commitment to promoting peace and stability in the region and beyond. During his meeting with Crown Prince and Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz in Makkah alMukarramah on Friday, he underscored Pakistan’s policy of responsible restraint in the face of Indian aggression, emphasizing that sustainable peace in South
Asia is achievable only through dialogue. The meeting reaffirmed the deeprooted, strategic, and fraternal ties between Pakistan and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. On behalf of the government and people of Pakistan, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif extended warm Eid greetings to King Salman bin Abdulaziz and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and commended the Kingdom’s hospitality and service to the pilgrims from around the world who are in Saudi Arabia to perform Hajj. The two leaders also held detailed discussions on the dire humanitarian situation in Gaza. They stressed the imperative for the international community to fulfill its moral and legal obligations and reiterated
their unwavering support for a just and durable resolution to the Palestinian question, grounded in the Arab Peace Initiative and the relevant United Nations Security Council resolutions. Both leaders agreed to further elevate this strategic partnership in accordance with the shared vision of the leadership and the aspirations of the brotherly people of the two countries. They reaffirmed their mutual commitment to deepening the multifaceted relationship between Pakistan and Saudi Arabia. PM attends luncheon hosted by Saudi Crown Prince Meanwhile, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, as a special guest, attended a luncheon hosted by Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud at the Royal Court in Makkah alMukarramah on Friday, according to Radio Pakistan. The Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia gave a special welcome to the Prime Minister and personally drove the Prime Minister to attend the luncheon. Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud warmly welcomed Shehbaz Sharif at the luncheon and informal talks were held between the two leaders, state broadcaster PTV News reported. The luncheon was attended by important leaders from the Middle East, including members of the Saudi cabinet and senior Saudi civil and military leadership. The Prime Minister’s grand welcome by the Saudi Crown Prince and his participation in the luncheon as a special guest is a reflection of the long-standing brotherly relations between Pakistan and Saudi Arabia and Pakistan’s diplomatic
achievements under the leadership of the Prime Minister, state media stated.
PM, Field Marshal perform Umrah, offer prayers for prosperity of Pakistan, Muslim Ummah MAKKAH
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Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, who is currently on a two-day state visit to Saudi Arabia, performed Umrah on the night of Thursday and Friday along with Army Chief Field Marshal General Asim Munir, offering prayers for the country’s success in Operation Bunyanum Marsoos, according to state media on Friday. The premier was accompanied by Army Chief Field Marshal General Asim Munir, Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Muhammad Ishaq Dar, Interior Minister Syed Mohsin Raza Naqvi, and Information and Broadcasting Minister Attaullah Tarar, who also performed the Umrah. The delegation arrived in Saudi Arabia on Thursday for a visit from June 5 to 6 at the invitation of Crown Prince Muhammad bin Salman, according to a statement from the Foreign Office. The gates of the Kaaba, the holiest site in Islam, were specially opened for the delegation, where they offered prayers for the prosperity of Pakistan and the Muslim community worldwide, particularly the Muslims in Gaza and Indian-occupied Kashmir. They also expressed gratitude for Pakistan’s success against last month’s Indian aggression and recent economic growth.
The visit is focused on strengthening bilateral cooperation in key areas between both nations. PM Shehbaz is also expected to thank the Saudi leadership for its constructive role in deescalating the recent Pakistan-India conflict. “This visit underscores the deep-rooted, time-tested ties between Pakistan and Saudi Arabia, anchored in shared faith, mutual respect, and strategic partnership,” the FO said. “It reaffirms the leadership’s commitment to deepening economic and diplomatic engagement, aligning with Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 and Pakistan’s development priorities,” the statement further added. Prime Minister Sharif’s visit is expected to further solidify Pakistan-Saudi Arabia relations and open new avenues for multifaceted collaboration.” Earlier, Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif arrived in Jeddah on a two-day visit to Saudi Arabia, from where the premier, along with the Pakistani delegation, left for Makkah to perform Umrah. Earlier, upon arrival in Jeddah, he was received by the Governor of Jeddah, Saud bin Abdullah Jalawi, Saudi Ambassador to Pakistan, Nawaf bin Saeed AlMaliki; the Pakistani Ambassador to Saudi Arabia Ahmed Farooq and other senior diplomatic officials. The premier is also expected to express gratitude to the Saudi leadership for their role in de-escalating recent tensions between Pakistan and India.